How will the district control costs from higher teacher salaries due to the new professional development salary schedule?
The district and the local teachers union, Portland Education Association (PEA, remain committed to the new professional development salary schedule in the teachers contract. Highly skilled teachers who are continuous learners are better able to meet the needs of their students. Yet, we also recognize the need to make changes in the agreement to allow for better budget projections. The district is also working with the Portland Education Association to ensure that the new salary schedule is implemented as cost effectively as possible.
